Appalachian Aspire


The Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to App State after completing an eligible associate degree at partner community colleges.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed admission to App State
  • Assigned community college advisor
  • Academic advising by App State so you can select the right courses at your community college to set you up for success
  • Access to financial aid advising and planning to assist you in maximizing your aid and minimizing your student debt
  • Early class registration for your incoming semester at App State
  • Black and gold cord to wear at your community college graduation ceremony
  • Invitations to App State events at your community college and App State before you enroll
  • Early registration for premier transfer events
  • Priority consideration for the Appalachian Excellence Scholarship ($1,000)

Eligibility

  • Community college students* who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate:
    • are continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters) at their community college
    • are on track toward completion of an eligible two-year associate degree transfer program
  • Early college and other innovative high school students are eligible to participate (Early College students should apply as a First-Year student through our Common App application).

Eligible Programs

Questions

Contact Joshua Yates at yatesjh+transfer@appstate.edu

Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Fall/Spring Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu

Rockingham Community College
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